A Peace of My Mind will install our American Stories exhibit at St. Marks by the Narrows. We will lead an adult education session on Sunday August 22 and a public lecture on Wednesday August 25. Contact the church for more information.
This is a webinar series focused on Culture, Conflict and Democracy. It is led by Ashok Panikkar of MetaCulture. Culture, Conflict and Democracy: The flagship course of MetaCulture, now in its ninth batch, helps demystify the world that we live in. How do we make sense of our constantly changing world? What are the key…
Our American Stories exhibit will be installed at the Everett, Washington public library for the month of September. The exhibit will be highlighted by a virtual book reading at 6 pm Pacific time on Wednesday September 22. Contact the library directly for additional information.
Congress is considering major action to address our nation’s infrastructure. Our elected officials have made real progress toward a bipartisan agreement to shore up our roads and mass transit, expand broadband internet access, improve our water systems, and more. This has made infrastructure an issue of interest to everyday Americans. ActiVote is joining the #ListenFirst…
Gavin Newsom was elected California’s 40th governor in 2019 with a chance to run for a second term in 2022 election. Hoping to stop Newsom’s first term in its tracks, a Republican-led effort collected enough signatures to force a special election to recall the sitting governor.The campaign began before the pandemic with conservatives critical of Newsom’s…
At the heart of change agency is the ability to meet ourselves and other people where we are with compassion, so that we may move through resistance to co-create a world that works for all. Since we often can’t see why or how we are stuck, let alone have the energy and tools to move through…
This is one in a series of public hearings hosted by the Chicago Advisory Redistricting Commission to help reshape Chicago’s 50 wards. It will take place virtually and in-person at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, September 4 at Teamwork Englewood on 815 W 63rd St Ste 2, Chicago, IL 60621. ASL and Spanish interpretation will be…
This is a webinar series focused on Culture, Conflict and Democracy. It is led by Ashok Panikkar of MetaCulture. Culture, Conflict and Democracy: The flagship course of MetaCulture, now in its ninth batch, helps demystify the world that we live in. How do we make sense of our constantly changing world? What are the key…
With the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic, policymakers have become increasingly concerned about the pharmaceutical supply chain—and ensuring the American public can access vital products. Yet even under the tremendous pressure of the pandemic, the supply chain proved itself to be remarkably resilient. That said, there are ways to enhance that resiliency —without resorting to…
This is one in a series of public hearings hosted by the Chicago Advisory Redistricting Commission to help reshape Chicago’s 50 wards. It will take place virtually and in-person at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday, September 7 at the Pullman Community Center on 10355 South Woodlawn Avenue, Chicago, IL 60628. ASL and Spanish interpretation will be…
Calling all social butterflies: Use your party-planning skills to help American Promise plan and host events. These events help us build the movement for the 28th Amendment by informing more people about the urgent need to place reasonable limits on political campaign contributions and spending while inspiring them to action. The Organizing Events for Action Team…
Join an info session to learn more about the Charles B. Rangel, Thomas R. Pickering, and Donald M. Payne Graduate Fellowships. Fellows receive support for a master’s degree, two internships, mentorship, and professional development. Upon completion of the program, fellows embark on a uniquely rewarding career in international service. Please join Patricia Scroggs, Director of…
Join us for a discussion with movement leaders and practitioners on efforts to address systemic racism in the United States by establishing a Commission on Truth, Racial Healing, and Transformation. We will explore what this effort looks like at the local and national levels.Speakers:Charles L. Chavis, Jr. (Moderator), George Mason UniversityAngela Waters Austin, One Love…
This year, we’ve seen a renewed surge in interest in voting rights and voter enfranchisement. Many reformers and activists are identifying ways to make sure that all Americans are able to fully access their right to vote, from extending early voting periods, implementing vote-by-mail options, enacting automatic voter registration, and more.But what many of these…
Join us on Facebook or YouTube to kick off #WelcomingWeek2021 via live stream on Thursday, September 9 at 6:00 p.m. ET.Hosted by Iranian actor/comedian Peter Banifaz, the kick off will feature stories, and messages from the Welcoming Network, and performances by Jackie Cox, Cary Morin, the Oakland Interfaith Youth Choir, Ballet Folkorico + more to come!This Welcoming Week, let’s…
This is one in a series of public hearings hosted by the Chicago Advisory Redistricting Commission to help reshape Chicago’s 50 wards. It will take place virtually at 7 p.m. on Friday, September 10. ASL and Spanish interpretation will be available. Live oral testimonies are typically three minutes long; please refer to the Your Submissions…
Our MissionThe world loves to talk – but words aren’t enough. Listening helps people open up, share more, and reconnect in an increasingly lonely world.At Sidewalk Talk, our mission is to create communities of listeners who return to the same public spaces to practice heart-centered listening all over the world.
Our MissionThe world loves to talk – but words aren’t enough. Listening helps people open up, share more, and reconnect in an increasingly lonely world.At Sidewalk Talk, our mission is to create communities of listeners who return to the same public spaces to practice heart-centered listening all over the world.
Voting is one of the pillars of our democracy and trust in our voting system is key to the smooth transition of power between administrations. Last month, members met to discuss their concerns about current voting regulations, laws, and processes. In this second meetup in our series on voting, we will look at new legislation…
Our monthly meeting where we bring American Promise to YOU. Each month, viewers will receive campaign updates from senior American Promise staff, shared strategies and success stories from our American Promise chapter leaders and volunteers, and we will take questions on our Constitutional Amendment and our national campaign efforts from Americans across the nation. In…
Thinking of applying to a postgraduate or doctoral programme in peace and conflict studies? Hear from two PhD candidates at the National Centre for Peace and Conflict Studies at the University of Otago about their application process. Feel free to come with questions and learn a few useful tips to guide you when applying for…
This program is for anyone who has at least a basic understanding of CliftonStrengths. The seminar will begin with an overview of CliftonStrengths and its positive psychological foundation. As the seminar progresses, attendees will have an opportunity to consider the value that is found in learning about the strengths of others through curious and active…
The Center for the Political Future is partnering with Braver Angels for this month’s Listen In Session. Learn skills for having respectful conversations that clarify differences, search for common ground, and affirm the importance of the relationship. This workshop does the following: Provides knowledge about what it takes to have constructive, non-polarizing conversations between people who disagree…
The United States is polarizing faster than any other democracy. How is the left contributing to toxic polarization and how is the left part of working to help build social cohesion? The discussion will focus on the problems, challenges, and solutions and the need for intragroup work on the left.Speakers:Debilyn Molineaux, President and CEO, Bridge AllianceErica Etelson,…
Have you ever considered hosting or producing a podcast to advance your work or address an issue? Podcasts are a great way to raise awareness and make connections with listeners in your own community and around the world. However, it takes a lot of work to create, maintain, and promote a podcast to keep listeners…
On September 15th, we’ll be hosting Lee Drutman, electoral reform expert and senior fellow at the New America Foundation. Drutman will join RAM Advisor and CEO of Citizen Data, Mindy Finn, to discuss multi-party democracy and democratic reform. He is the author of “Breaking the Two-Party Doom Loop: The Case for Multiparty Democracy in America”…
Come out and lend your ears to offer FREE listening to our community.At Sidewalk Talk, our mission is to nurture human connection by teaching and practicing heart-centered listening in public spaces. By engaging a diverse and inclusive community of volunteers our culture, relationships and world are transformed. Become a Volunteer Listener!Step 1 – Become a member…
This is one in a series of public hearings hosted by the Chicago Advisory Redistricting Commission to help reshape Chicago’s 50 wards. It will take place virtually at 7 p.m. on Thursday, September 16. ASL and Spanish interpretation will be available. Live oral testimonies are typically three minutes long; please refer to the Your Submissions…
“There is no end to making a more perfect union.” September 17th is the anniversary of the signing of the U.S. Constitution. Congress passed a resolution to celebrate this milestone which is now #ConstitutionAndCitizenshipDay. We are celebrating together with Made By Us, The National Archives and their Foundation and the NY Historical Society to bring…
A forum on addressing houselessness from the ground up. Featuring thevoices of the unsheltered activists working to take charge of their own lives, find home, and build community.Program Guests: Twinkle Borges, Puʻuhonua O Waianae; Tina Grandinetti,Hawai‘i State Legislature(staff); Ronette Kawakami, William S. RichardsonSchool of Law James Koshiba, Hui Aloha; Blanche Macmillan, Hui Mahiaʻi Aina; K-Nard…
Stop arguing politics and start listening politics. Learn to cultivate curiosity, connect, and set the tone for a civil, respectful conversation with CPL’s advanced listening techniques.ABOUT CPL WorkshopsGet the training you need to effectively cross party lines.Crossing Party Lines provides a series of FREE classes teaching the skills we use to talk across differences. We…
Come out and lend your ears to offer FREE listening to our community.At Sidewalk Talk, our mission is to nurture human connection by teaching and practicing heart-centered listening in public spaces. By engaging a diverse and inclusive community of volunteers our culture, relationships and world are transformed. Become a Volunteer Listener!Step 1 – Become a member…
Improve skills for listening to others and expressing your own views on race leading to more productive conversations.About this event”Why we need this workshopConversations between White people about race are nearly as broken as conversations between Whites and Blacks, often descending into “Just listen to me explain racism to you” and “Don’t call me a…
Come out and lend your ears to offer FREE listening to our community.At Sidewalk Talk, our mission is to nurture human connection by teaching and practicing heart-centered listening in public spaces. By engaging a diverse and inclusive community of volunteers our culture, relationships and world are transformed. Become a Volunteer Listener!Step 1 – Become a member…
On Sept 1, 2021, the Supreme Court of the United States refused to block Texas’s new abortion law, Senate Bill 8. While this action has re-awakened the pro-life and pro-choice debate, many people are equally concerned about the way the law was written. It shifts the responsibility for identifying and prosecuting individuals involved in abortions…
On Monday, September 20th, Americans from across the political spectrum will meet for small group conversations to discuss the impact of infrastructure on our communities and explore what they think our representatives in government should do about it. The results of these conversations will be shared with Congress. 1. Answer questions. Tell us a bit…
This is one in a series of public hearings hosted by the Chicago Advisory Redistricting Commission and United Northwest Side to help reshape Chicago’s 50 wards. It will take place in person and virtually at 5:30 p.m. on Monday, September 20 at the Chicago Public Library’s Austin-Irving Branch in the 2nd floor Community Room on…
Janelle Burke is a mom and a community activist in Everett, Washington, with a labels-defying perspective: a Black conservative with serious concerns about police misconduct. After her daughter had a troubling encounter with a police officer several years ago, Janelle called Police Chief Dan Templeman. That started a years-long conversation between the two. Join us…
As states across the country seek to strengthen voting regulations and enact new restrictions, the history of voting access in the U.S. has perhaps never been more critical to examine.Join Penn State’s McCourtney Institute for Democracy on Tuesday, September 21 at 4:00 p.m. EDT for a presentation by voting rights scholar Carol Anderson, the Charles…
Join us on September 21st 4 – 5:30pm EDT for a webinar featuring Rodney Coates (Miami University) and Stephen Quaye (The Ohio State University) on Decolonizing Academe. Coates and Quaye will discuss their decolonization frameworks and engage in an audience Q&A. Register at http://tiny.cc/Academe
Join our expert panelists to discuss YOUR questions about American politics. Get honest, fact-based, no-judgement responses from our impressive panelists.What’s the difference between Republicans and Democrats? How does a recall work? Why are elections so expensive? Why are most people in Congress old white men? What exactly is a filibuster? Why is the House so…
Hosted by NICD Co-Chairs, The Honorable Tom Daschle and The Honorable Christie Todd Whitman, we will examine the challenges posed by polarization for each of the three branches of the federal government and what can be done about them. In September 2011, Chief Justice Roberts hosted NICD and fifty prominent leaders and thinkers at the…
New and Prospective Organizer Orientation MeetingThis meeting is for new and prospective organizers and takes place on the fourth Wednesday of each month from 7-8pm EST. At the orientations, we explain the responsibilities and rewards of being an organizer, answer questions, and show newcomers how to navigate the website to access helpful resources.
In the wake of the 20th anniversary of 9/11, Dr. Falguni Sheth of Emory University will join Millions of Conversations CEO Samar Ali in a conversation about race, identity, and the lasting impact of the War on Terror. Join Millions of Conversations in partnership with Vanderbilt’s Grand Challenge Initiative on Racial Justice and the Third…
JSA Live showcases unique ideas and perspectives from the politicians, scholars, and experts on the front lines of today’s most important issues. Our 2021 Summer Speaker Series explores topics of equality, political involvement, leadership, and identity. What new ideas will inspire you?
Two years after the Christchurch Call to Action Summit was initiated by New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern in response to the Christchurch mosque shootings, three academics reflect on where we are now. Join Sanjana Hattotuwa (ICT4Peace Foundation), Jeremy Simons (NCPACS), and Kalika Kastein (NCPACS) as they talk story on the role of social media…
How do you build teams that are cohesive, resilient, and efficient? How can you foster the creativity and collaboration that are crucial to the bottom line? How can you encourage the relationships and trust that are so necessary when times get tough? Communication is key. For 30 years, Essential Partners has helped business and nonprofits…
Featuring:
Jonathan Bydlak, Director of Governance, R Street Institute
Andrew Lautz, Director of Federal Policy, National Taxpayers Union (NTU)
Mandy Smithberger, Director of the Center for Defense Information, Project on Government Oversight (POGO)
Wendy Jordan, Senior Policy Analyst, Taxpayers for Common Sense (TCS)
Nan Swift, Resident Fellow, Governance Program, R Street Institute
Moral Foundations Theory provides a framework for exploring moral decision making in a civil and respectful way. For this meeting, we will apply this framework to talking politics.We begin by discussing each of the six foundations and getting a taste of how they can manifest differently in different people. This leads to exploring some of…
This is one in a series of public hearings hosted by the Chicago Advisory Redistricting Commission to help reshape Chicago’s 50 wards. It will take place virtually at 6 p.m. on Friday, September 24. ASL and Spanish interpretation will be available. Live oral testimonies are typically three minutes long; please refer to the Your Submissions…
While a huge percentage of the US population has strong feelings and opinions about the recent withdrawal of troops from Afghanistan, the political lines for this particular issue are not nearly as clearly drawn as for most of the issues facing America today. There are people who are critical of Biden for the way he…
The once-a-decade process of redrawing House of Representatives districts is underway, following the U.S. census results. Texas and Florida will gain more seats while California, New York, and Ohio are expected to lose seats. The shift would mean losing three congressional seats from states that President Joe Biden won in 2020, potentially giving an advantage…
Flying cars. Miracle medicines. Robots with emotions. These were concepts of a distant future, but rapid advances in quantum computing technology are leading policymakers to realize that the future is closer than we thought. Quantum machines are poised to have real-world applications in this decade and super-charge artificial intelligence in the next. These advances will…
Join us on September 28th 4 – 5:30pm EDT for a workshop, building off the September 21st workshop Decolonizing Academe, about putting Rodney Coates’ and Stephen Quaye’s decolonizing frameworks into practice. Hear from Jennifer Ball (Clarkson University), Brighid Dwyer (Princeton University), Kelly Maxwell (University of Michigan), and Jacki Rodriguez (Occidental College) about how they put…
RURAL COMMUNITIES ARE OFTEN IGNORED BY THE MEDIA. WHAT REALLY MOTIVATES THESE VOTERS?Unlike the vast majority of journalists who cover U.S. politics, columnist Salena Zito lives far away from the centers of power and wealth. Twice a year she leaves her home in western Pennsylvania and drives thousands of miles across the country on back…
Join the League as we discuss techniques for, and examples of, bringing youth voices to the budgeting table.Participatory budgeting is a process in which community members come together to decide how a public budget should be spent. We’re most familiar with the use of participatory budgeting in towns and cities, but it’s also gaining a…
Join us for 60 minutes online to learn about Living Room Conversations. We’ll cover what a Living Room Conversation is, why we have them, the origins, how they’re structured, and how to participate.
The ECA governs the more than 130-year-old process of casting and counting electoral votes for president and vice president. It was, in part, confusion over the intent and responsibilities of the vice president that contributed to the events of January 6th. Our friends at the National Task Force on Election Crises released a new paper…
This is the final in a series of public hearings hosted by the Chicago Advisory Redistricting Commission to help reshape Chicago’s 50 wards. It will take place virtually at 6 p.m. on Friday, October 1. ASL and Spanish interpretation will be available. Live oral testimonies are typically three minutes long; please refer to the Your…
In the past few weeks, the Department of Homeland Security has struggled to keep up with the thousands of Haitian migrants and asylum-seekers at the U.S. / Mexico border. While some seeking asylum are being admitted, many others are being deported to Haiti or to countries that are accepting them (e.g. Brazil and Chile) without…